What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[danewilson77]

Looks great.

[TomTomTuning]

The C's are the easiest. I believe depending on the year, the process might be a little different. Mine is a 2004 so, for the C's, just pop out the light with a flat head screw driver. You need to kind of dig in there to get it to pop out. Having a 2nd flat head handy is helpful too. Once it is out, unplug light. Older models I think there is a 25torx holding it in. Mine didn't. Use the open hole as a way to grab the panel and there are two clips at the top you will pop out. Then the rest just pulls out. For the A's, you will remove that little strip on the pillar with a flat head. Then there will be 3x 25torx screws that need to be taken out. They are in an annoying angle so be patient. Once you remove the screws, the rest will just pop and slide out. I used Krylon Easy Tack adhesive. Seem to work perfect. You have to time when you stick the fabric back because if to soon it won't stick because it is too wet and if to late it wont stick because it dried up. So about 15-30 seconds seems to work best. The trick is to get it to stick and spread evenly across the pillar. It is forgiven so don't worry about messing up. Also applying in small like 2-3 sq. inch sections seemed to work best for me.

Awesome, I've removed the A pillars on my last E46 before so I know all about those pesky torx screws.

I have a can of 3M spray adhesive, I may give this a try this week.

[ELCID86]

Awesome, I've removed the A pillars on my last E46 before so I know all about those pesky torx screws.

I have a can of 3M spray adhesive, I may give this a try this week.

Just be careful not to get the fabric wet with the glue...don't ask...

[330i ZHP]

low beams and halos

[Imola.ZHP]

^ so jealous bro

[WOLFN8TR]

Did my A and C pillars... Some before and afters. Both the rears were in the same droopy condition.

Attachment 9540 Attachment 9541

Are these the "C Pillars"? Mine look exactly like that. I have the adhesive already maybe I will do these bad boys.

[danewilson77]

Are these the "C Pillars"? Mine look exactly like that. I have the adhesive already maybe I will do these bad boys.

Yes

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[WOLFN8TR]

Cool Ima Gonna Doo it. Thanks.

[saace7]

A pillars = pillars by front windshield with little strips.
B pillars = pillars where the seat belt is attached to the side.
C pillars = pillars on rear, by rear windshield. Pillar C has a light in it.

[Yass_ZHP]

The C's are the easiest. I believe depending on the year, the process might be a little different. Mine is a 2004 so, for the C's, just pop out the light with a flat head screw driver. You need to kind of dig in there to get it to pop out. Having a 2nd flat head handy is helpful too. Once it is out, unplug light. Older models I think there is a 25torx holding it in. Mine didn't. Use the open hole as a way to grab the panel and there are two clips at the top you will pop out. Then the rest just pulls out. For the A's, you will remove that little strip on the pillar with a flat head. Then there will be 3x 25torx screws that need to be taken out. They are in an annoying angle so be patient. Once you remove the screws, the rest will just pop and slide out. I used Krylon Easy Tack adhesive. Seem to work perfect. You have to time when you stick the fabric back because if to soon it won't stick because it is too wet and if to late it wont stick because it dried up. So about 15-30 seconds seems to work best. The trick is to get it to stick and spread evenly across the pillar. It is forgiven so don't worry about messing up. Also applying in small like 2-3 sq. inch sections seemed to work best for me.

I did my A pillars a couple of days ago, boy those torx screws are a pain!! Doing the C pillars tomorrow!